Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
31% cheaper
Baton Rouge is 31% more affordable than Bridgeport. A $75,000 salary in Bridgeport is equivalent to $52,099 in Baton Rouge.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Baton Rouge has a housing index of 75 while Bridgeport sits at 165 (national average = 100). The median home in Baton Rouge costs $195,000 compared to $310,000 in Bridgeport, a difference of $115,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Baton Rouge versus $1,500 in Bridgeport.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Baton Rouge scores 96 while Bridgeport scores 107.
Healthcare costs in Baton Rouge (93) are lower than Bridgeport (114).
Median household income in Baton Rouge is $44,982 compared to $48,734 in Bridgeport. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Baton Rouge.
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